Boeckman Staff Newsletter

BMS Family,

I want to take a moment to thank all of the staff that supported Turkey Bingo. As always, it was a great turnout. We collected lots of canned goods that will be donated to a variety of places to support our community.

The end of the first trimester is on November 27th. This will be a natural time for families to check their student’s learning progress in Campus. We will be sending out messaging to families to check in on the learning progress around the December 6th newsletter. If you need help with updating learners’ Competency Learning Levels in Campus, Tim Schlatter and Jenn Logan Allen will be available Tuesday, November 26th and Tuesday, December 3rd from 8-8:30 in the Media Center to provide support

Each year around this time I look to share the following message. Short weeks often bring a buzz of excitement to our school! As we approach the holiday break, it’s important to remember that while many of us are eagerly anticipating time with family, some of our learners may find the change in routine and extended time away from school challenging. This shift can lead to changes in behavior, so let’s lean into strategies that work: highlighting and celebrating positive behaviors tied to integrity, responsibility, and compassion. This is a huge strength with our team at BMS and one that will help our learners tremendously going into break.

As we prepare for the break, let’s remind learners how much we care about them, that we’ll miss them, and how excited we are for their return. These small gestures strengthen connections and foster trust. It’s also a great time to double down on recognizing learners with Tiger Stripes!

To our incredible BMS staff: Dan and I are so grateful for each of you. Serving as Principals alongside such a dedicated team is a privilege we deeply value. Over the break, we hope you take time to rest, recharge, and enjoy moments with your family and friends!

There will not be a newsletter next week due to the long weekend.

- Joe

Monday, November 25th

• No scheduled meetings

Tuesday, November 26th

• Band Concert (7:00 pm, BMS)

Wednesday, November 27th

• Department Meetings (location determined by department)

Thursday, November 28th

• No School

Friday, November 29th

• No School
  

No Student Supports this week – Please consider using this time to update your gradebook in Infinite Campus. Jenn Logan Allen and Tim Schlatter are available to help throughout each week and will be available on the Flex Day as well. They have also created THIS DOCUMENT to help support you in updating Infinite Campus.

Trimester 1 ends Wednesday – We are approaching the end of the first trimester. 8th graders will have new trimester 2 classes starting after this week. Teachers impacted by this have received an email from Dan with directions around posting grades. The grading window for these teachers is open from November 25 to December 9.

Emergency Planning – With the start of trimester 2, please consider reviewing the slide deck (linked here) with expectations for learners and staff during different drills. We will continue with lessons and reviewing these expectations throughout the year.

Infinite Campus Updates – Thank you for continuing to provide feedback to learners on their progress in demonstrating the competencies outlined in your course. Each week, you should have dedicated time to update Infinite Campus within your Pacing & Communication team time. As a reminder, we will make a push to encourage our families to check on the progress of learners five times throughout the year. The next date is December 6. Jenn Logan Allen and Tim Schlatter are available to help throughout each week and will be available on the Flex Day as well. They have also created THIS DOCUMENT to help support you in updating Infinite Campus.

PBIS Survey - This week, the PBIS committee shared a survey during student support meetings for staff. If you were not in attendance at a student support meeting, or have not filled out this PBIS survey yet, please do. We are gathering your feedback around your individual understanding and use of our PBIS tools.

https://forms.gle/AiKrTHGcuEURUcfC8

We are looking for to a great day of learning on Dec 6th. Here is a link to the schedule for the day. Please note that we will have a pot luck in the morning prior to getting the day started! I have attached screen shots of the schedule below for quick reference.

BLT would love to have a breakfast buffet to kick off our Dec. 6 Flex Learning Day!

Collaborate with your group to bring in goodies to share for breakfast. Meet in the 7th grade commons at 7:30 for socializing and breakfast!

• 6th Grade Bagels and Cream Cheese

• 7th Grade Yogurt and Granola

• 8th Grade Muffins and Donuts

• Specialists Beverages

• SPED Fruit

• ADMIN Paper Products

• Wondering where you fit on the list? Join in with any group!

A huge shoutout to this week’s BMS Tiger Stripe winners! These amazing students have stood out for their leadership, showing compassion, integrity, and responsibility.

We’re incredibly proud of the positive example they set for our school community.

#WeAre192 #BMSPride

Congratulations to Jakalyn Arendt, our amazing first-year 7th grade Language Arts teacher! Jakalyn has made an immediate impact at BMS with her enthusiasm and dedication. Learners love going to her class and are inspired by her creativity and passion for teaching. We're so fortunate to have her as part of our team!

#BMSPride #WeAre192

New Staff Highlight!

Name: Amy Webb

What is your position at BMS: Speech Language Pathologist

What is your hometown: Apple Valley, MN

What information would you like to share about yourself (family, interests/hobbies, college, etc.): I studied Linguistics at the U of MN Twin Cities and Communication Sciences & Disorders at U of WI Eau Claire. I love learning languages, playing different musical instruments, and reading as many books as I can.

What is something people are surprised to learn about you: I am originally from Southern California.

What excites you the most to work at BMS: I am excited to get to know my students and fellow teachers, and to be a part of the Tiger family!

What is your favorite memory from Middle School: I loved playing clarinet in band.

What is one big goal you have for this school year: My goal is for each of my students to always feel welcome and have fun in my class and to always leave feeling confident in their abilities.

• iPad Follow-Up: All learners should have their iPads backed up to Notability as long as they were in school on their Media Center day in Language Arts. If you have a learner that needs help backing up their iPad to Notability, you can use this iPad Check Up slideshow as a reference (thank you Ashley)!
• Hallways: Staff have noticed an increase in learners wandering the hallways. Friendly reminder to keep learners in the classroom unless they have a pass. Learners should stay in your classroom to take a break or be supervised by the teacher if you’re taking a whole class break.
• Buck Hill: 6th grade will be going to Buck Hill on Feb 18-19. More details to follow.
• Cheer Tour: Mark your calendars - the wonderful BMS Cheer Tour will be Thursday, December 19th.Talk with your team and start planning out your theme. More details to come.

The Farmington Area Education Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Any ISD 192 staff member may apply for a grant. Applications should be submitted to your building principal no later than December 20, 2024. Click here to find the application form and learn more.

The Farmington Area Education Foundation’s mission is to support and enhance innovative educational opportunities by fostering community involvement and financial support for students in ISD 192.

Some examples of grants that have been awarded in recent years include VEX robots at Boeckman Middle School (2023), graphing calculators at Farmington High School (2023), storytelling kits at Farmington Elementary School (2022), maker space materials at Akin Road Elementary School (2022), reef and jungle room equipment at Riverview Elementary School (2022), and wi-fi signal expansion district-wide (2021).

Thank you to the Farmington Area Education Foundation for their ongoing support of our learning community!

Sunday, November 24th - 11:00am-4:00pm

Monday, November 25th-Wednesday, November 27th - 6:00am-8:00pm

Thursday, November 28th-Sunday, December 1st - CLOSED

Monday, December 2nd-Friday December 6th - 6:00am-8:00pm

Saturday, December 7th-Sunday, December 8th - 7:00am-7:00pm

Monday, December 9th -Friday, December 13th - 6:00am-8:00pm

The mission of Boeckman Middle School, a learner-centered community committed to personalization that nurtures curiosity, to ensure each learner exercises ownership for continuous personal growth to have a positive impact on themselves and their communities through:

• Honoring uniqueness and valuing diverse experiences

• Safe and empathetic environments that foster authentic relationships

• Nurturing joy and well-being

• Mistakes and reflection as essential components of learning

• Partnering with our communities

Objectives

• Each learner continuously grows in their learning.

• Each learner engages in reflection to guide their future decisions and actions.

• Each learner explores a variety of ideas and experiences supporting personal growth.

Action Steps:

• We will share and utilize research-based, culturally responsive practices to personalize learning. -

• We will create safe and empathetic communities that optimize learning and prioritize well-being. -

• We will develop and design reporting methods that promote ownership for learners and families while supporting a growth mindset.

• We will create learner-centered systems that honor uniqueness and nurture curiosity.

Email: Jsage@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://bms.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 800 Denmark Avenue, Farmington, MN, USA
Phone: 651-460-1400
Facebook: facebook.com/boeckmantigers
Twitter: @BoeckmanTigers